National Initiative to Advance Health Equity
Mission & Vision
Our Mission
To improve the emotional well-being of youth in communities that are marginalized and disproportionately affected by chronic diseases and their risk factors by advancing health equity in K-12 schools through mental health and emotional well-being supports.
Our Vision
For every student to have equitable access to supports and services for their emotional well-being.
About the National Initiative to Advance Health Equity in K-12 Education
The National Initiative to Advance Health Equity in K-12 Education by Preventing Chronic Disease and Promoting Healthy Behaviors: Priority 2-Emotional Well-Being is a 5-year cooperative agreement awarded by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Healthy Schools Branch.
The National Center for School Mental Health (NCSMH), in partnership with the Collaborative for Academic, Social and Emotional Learning (CASEL), is working with states and school districts across the U.S. to advance healthy equity in K-12 schools, with a focus on mental health and emotional well-being.
This work utilizes an equity-driven approach, Community of Practice and quality improvement best practices, and multi-level learning and collaboration, including collaboration with youth leaders to elevate their voices and engage them as leaders in advancing emotional well-being for all youth.